Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Kent
Established in 2009, Parkershots has built a reputation for delivering exceptional wedding and portrait photography across Kent, Sussex, London, and internationally. Our approach combines photojournalism with timeless portraiture, capturing authentic moments and creating artful images that reflect each client's unique story. With over 300 weddings documented and extensive experience in diverse settingsfrom intimate home venues to grand castleswe bring technical expertise and creative vision to every project. Our founder, Nick Parker, transitioned from a global career in professional photography to establish Parkershots in the UK after completing formal training in New Zealand. Clients consistently praise our ability to anticipate key moments, our unobtrusive yet comprehensive coverage, and our commitment to producing images that evoke lasting emotional resonance. We specialise in crafting tailored visual narratives that balance candid storytelling with elegant, guided portraiture, ensuring every collection remains timeless and meaningful for years to come.
Services
Wedding Photography
Couples' Portraits
Family Portraits
Commercial Photography
Event Photography
Served areas
- Kent, Sussex, Surrey, London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Nationwide, International
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Over 14 years of dedicated wedding photography experience
- Two-camera system ensures uninterrupted coverage and varied perspectives
- Tailored portrait sessions with flexible posing guidance
- Proven track record at diverse venues including castles and barns
- Consistently praised for unobtrusive yet comprehensive documentation
What people say
Stunning timeless images
Every moment captured
Highly recommend
Genius behind the lens
Absolutely faultless
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding documentation combining photojournalistic storytelling with artistic portraiture. Our approach captures candid moments while creating timeless images of key details, family interactions, and couple portraits. With experience at over 300 weddings across diverse venues, we anticipate crucial moments to ensure complete coverage. Each collection includes high-resolution digital files with clean, stylish editing that maintains authenticity while enhancing visual impact.
Couples' Portraits
Personalised portrait sessions designed to celebrate relationships in meaningful locations. We offer flexible guidance to create natural, flattering compositions while maintaining an authentic atmosphere. Sessions adapt to clients' comfort levels, balancing directed poses with spontaneous interactions. The resulting images showcase emotional connections through a combination of wide-angle storytelling and intimate close-ups, delivered in a timeless editing style that complements various wedding themes.
Family Portraits
Documenting family dynamics through carefully composed group and individual portraits. Our approach prioritises natural interactions while incorporating artistic elements to create heirloom-quality images. Sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and pets, with attention to lighting and composition that flatters all subjects. The final collection balances candid moments with coordinated portraits, presented in an editing style that ensures enduring visual appeal across different display formats.
Commercial Photography
Professional visual content creation for businesses, including product, architecture, and corporate portraiture. Our commercial work applies the same artistic principles as our wedding photography to showcase products and spaces effectively. Services include location shoots for architectural projects, detailed product photography, and executive portraits that convey professionalism while maintaining approachability. All commercial deliverables meet industry standards for print and digital applications.
Event Photography
Documenting special events with a focus on capturing atmosphere and key moments. Our event photography adapts to various settings, from private celebrations to corporate functions, maintaining the same attention to detail as wedding coverage. The two-camera system ensures comprehensive documentation while providing diverse perspectives. Deliverables include edited images that highlight event highlights, guest interactions, and venue aesthetics, presented in a consistent editing style that enhances visual storytelling.
People
Nick Parker
Photographer
Professional photographer with 14+ years' experience, specialising in weddings and portraits. Trained in New Zealand, Nick has documented 300+ weddings across diverse venues while maintaining a distinctive artistic style that combines photojournalism with timeless portraiture.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialise in?
I combine photojournalism for candid moments with artistic portraiture, creating timeless images that balance authenticity with elegant composition.
How many weddings have you photographed?
I've documented over 300 weddings since 2010, working at diverse venues ranging from intimate home celebrations to grand castles.
Do you cover locations outside Kent?
Yes, I regularly work across Sussex, London, nationwide, and internationally for destination weddings and portraits.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers (dual-camera system), high-resolution digital files, and professional editing with no additional fees for travel within Kent.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 6-8 weeks, with sneak peeks available within 48 hours and portrait sessions completed within 2-3 weeks.
Can we request specific photo styles?
Absolutely - I tailor sessions to your preferences, offering flexible posing guidance while maintaining authentic moments and natural interactions.
Reviews (29)
Paul Washington
Apr 18, 2022
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HIRE THIS MAN! We are absolutely over the moon with our wedding photos, we can not praise Nick enough. We have received so many compliments regarding not only the quality of the photos but the beauty in which he has captured our day. Nick is a dream to work with before and during the wedding day, offering helpful advice and guidance. Best wedding planning decision we made choosing Nick. absolutely faultless.
Jess Leavens
Nov 28, 2021
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Thank you so much Nick! My husband and I got married in September this year and using Nick was a wonderful experience. Nick made us both feel so relaxed on the day which allowed for wonderful photos. The images we received are stunning - we could not have asked for a better photographer! Highly recommend, and in fact, my maid of honour is planning to use him for her wedding! 10/10.
Jenny Morgan
Oct 31, 2021
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Simply incredible photos! If we could give Nick more than 5 stars we would. From the moment we contacted Nick he made us feel at ease, taking the time to really get to know Steve and I both as individuals as well as a couple. Nick really understood the type of wedding "feel" we were going for and also the type of photographs we were looking to get. Knowing that Nick had photographed at Wadhurst Castle many times before was a massive bonus for us as he knew all the amazing spots to take the photographs, from which angles and at what times of the day to get the best light.which also took the ever changing English weather into account too. Nick's style and approach is professional yet very personal, allowing us to simply relax during the day as we knew he had everything in hand.when the photos came back they were even better than we could have ever imagined! We would 1000% recommend Nick to anyone looking for a photographer. He is also just a thoroughly lovely human being too : The Quanticks, Wadhurst Castle - 16/07/2021
Linda Durham
Oct 23, 2021
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The first time we met Nick was at our pre-wedding photo shoot. Neither of us like having photos taken but Nick was lovely and really put us at ease. The resulting photos were lovely so we knew we were in good hands for our wedding. Nick was excellent on our wedding day and captured every moment and everything we had asked for. We received over 400 digital photos and we have just received our wedding album which is stunning. The quality of the photos and the album itself are beyond our expectations! Thank you Nick for capturing our special day.
Adisham House
Mar 24, 2021
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We have used Nick for our wedding photos and to create our website for our care home (still under construction). We have always found Nick to be pleasant, polite, professional and extremely good at his craft. I would recommend him to anyone who wishes their big day to be captured with pure quality. Hire this man, you will not be remotely disappointed! With regard to the photos Nick took of our business premises, I cannot fault them. The pictures of the house inside and out looked amazing and will certainly be of great benefit when we add them to our new website. This man is a wizard with a camera! :-)
Alice Denyer
Oct 15, 2020
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Nick was helpful and friendly from day 1, offering useful and professional advice. We have a beautiful set of photos from our engagement shoot in Knole Park. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we were unable to have Nick as our wedding photographer, but would recommend Parkershots highly to any couple.
Alice Denyer
Jul 27, 2020
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Nick was helpful and friendly from day 1, offering useful and professional advice. We have a beautiful set of photos from our engagement shoot in Knole Park. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we were unable to have Nick as our wedding photographer, but would recommend Parkershots highly to any couple.
Brighton Bells
Jun 19, 2020
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We really enjoyed working with Nick on a promotional photoshoot for summer glamping at Chafford Park Estate. The photos were absolutely perfect! Would highly recommend.
Lisa Soffe
Mar 12, 2020
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We knew as soon as we started to plan our wedding that we wanted Nick to be our photographer from seeing his work at our close friends wedding a few years prior, booking Nick was one of the first tasks we set out to do even before deciding on our venue! We fell in love with the style of his work and his so friendly and polite, all of our guests commented on how great he was on the day. We got married on what I think could have been the hottest day of the year, which at times was slightly uncomfortable in full wedding attire but Nick was so patient with us and worked like a trooper all day.
My partner and I are not the most photogenic of people but Nick made us feel at ease and really helped us with what to do and how to pose on the day, finding all the perfect locations for shots and having just recieved our online album WOW the end results are truly amazing. We cannot wait to see all our favourites (although it will be extremely hard to pick!) printed in our album. Many thanks again Nick for making memories of our day so special, Lisa & Michael
My partner and I are not the most photogenic of people but Nick made us feel at ease and really helped us with what to do and how to pose on the day, finding all the perfect locations for shots and having just recieved our online album WOW the end results are truly amazing. We cannot wait to see all our favourites (although it will be extremely hard to pick!) printed in our album. Many thanks again Nick for making memories of our day so special, Lisa & Michael
Lisa & Michael
Feb 09, 2020
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We knew as soon as we started to plan our wedding that we wanted Nick to be our photographer from seeing his work at our close friends wedding a few years prior, booking Nick was one of the first tasks we set out to do even before deciding on our venue! We fell in love with the style of his work and his so friendly and polite, all of our guests commented on how great he was on the day. We got married on what I think could have been the hottest day of the year, which at times was slightly uncomfortable in full wedding attire but Nick was so patient with us and worked like a trooper all day.
My partner and I are not the most photogenic of people but Nick made us feel at ease and really helped us with what to do and how to pose on the day, finding all the perfect locations for shots. It was extremely difficult to narrow down our favourites to go into our album, we are so glad that we decided to go for one, the quality is absolutely amazing a perfect keepsake to cherish forever. Many thanks again Nick for making memories of our day so special,
My partner and I are not the most photogenic of people but Nick made us feel at ease and really helped us with what to do and how to pose on the day, finding all the perfect locations for shots. It was extremely difficult to narrow down our favourites to go into our album, we are so glad that we decided to go for one, the quality is absolutely amazing a perfect keepsake to cherish forever. Many thanks again Nick for making memories of our day so special,
Donovan & Adele Deville
Jan 08, 2020
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Nick (Parkershots) was our photographer for our wedding in August 2019 at The Ravenswood. We chose him because of the gleaming reviews we read and his amazing portfolio of wedding venues, and he didnt disappoint one bit. Nick did an incredible job. So friendly and easy to get on with, we had a great time with him and he made us feel really at ease on the day and also in the run up to the wedding, we had a Skype call with Nick a few weeks before and went over the plan for the day and we knew he was totally committed in getting everything right for us; when we saw the pictures we were over the moon, a great mix of creative and natural photos gorgeously framed, exactly what we wanted. Nick really has an eye for beauty and captured some stunning shots, it felt like he genuinely cared about capturing our wedding day beautifully and telling the story. We would highly recommend Nick for anyone looking for quality wedding photography done by a true professional.
Donovan Deville
Dec 07, 2019
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Nick (Parkershots) was our photographer for our wedding in August 2019 at The Ravenswood. We chose him because of the gleaming reviews we read and his amazing portfolio of wedding venues, and he didn't disappoint one bit. Nick did an incredible job. So friendly and easy to get on with, we had a great time with him and he made us feel really at ease on the day and also in the run up to the wedding, we had a skype call with Nick a few weeks before and went over the plan for the day and we knew he was totally committed in getting everything right for us; when we saw the pictures we were over the moon, a great mix of creative and natural photos gorgeously framed, exactly what we wanted. Nick really has an eye for beauty and captured some stunning shots, it felt like he genuinely cared about capturing our wedding day beautifully and telling the story. We would highly recommend Nick for anyone looking for quality wedding photography done by a true professional. Thank you Nick! Donovan & Adele Deville
Carl Marshall
Sep 10, 2019
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Nick went above and beyond for us on our wedding day, and also throughout all of our communications leading up to our big day. He was extremely friendly, polite, and patient, with us and also all of our guests on the day. Most importantly, Nick was so professional, and clearly takes immense pride in his work. The end results were amazing, we couldn't be happier with Nick's photos of our wedding. Nick provided an online preview the day after our wedding, and the full online gallery not long after.
Our flash drive with the full photo package was also with us in a very timely manner. Nick continued his high level of service after our wedding day concluded, right up until our full photo package arrived in the post. Thanks again for your great work Nick!
Our flash drive with the full photo package was also with us in a very timely manner. Nick continued his high level of service after our wedding day concluded, right up until our full photo package arrived in the post. Thanks again for your great work Nick!
Ed Handley
May 29, 2019
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We discovered Parkershots through a few recommendations and having looked through Nick's portfolio we were sure he was the right man to capture our wedding day. The mood and lighting in his photographs were really what drew us in. A skype chat & a few emails later we had a shot list and high expectations.
Nick's positioning throughout the day was flawless, he managed to get some great shots without ever being in the way; his friendly and organised manner was a hit with family and friends who were very complimentary.
Without being a natural in front of the lense there was never a moment where it felt awkward being photographed as we were always at ease with him. The digital shots were sent in super quick time and we've spent hours looking through the gallery - it's impossible to pick a favourite and the quality is fantastic. We'd highly recommend Parkershots to anybody wanting a professional photographer at a very reasonable price. You can count on the fact that you will be thrilled with Nick's work.
Nick's positioning throughout the day was flawless, he managed to get some great shots without ever being in the way; his friendly and organised manner was a hit with family and friends who were very complimentary.
Without being a natural in front of the lense there was never a moment where it felt awkward being photographed as we were always at ease with him. The digital shots were sent in super quick time and we've spent hours looking through the gallery - it's impossible to pick a favourite and the quality is fantastic. We'd highly recommend Parkershots to anybody wanting a professional photographer at a very reasonable price. You can count on the fact that you will be thrilled with Nick's work.
Emma Davidson
May 07, 2019
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Nick photographed our wedding at Tewin Bury Farm last month and he managed to capture the day perfectly. We knew from the minute we first saw his work that we wanted Nick to be our photographer, and when we spoke over Skype and in person he made us feel so at ease. On the day itself Nick was like another guest, mingling with our friends and family but without being intrusive. We got so many amazing candid shots as our guests didn't notice he was there!
Nick captured all of the little details I was worried would get forgotten about and sharing the photos with our friends and family brought back all of the emotion from the day. Also he delivered the photos back to us in record time which was unexpected! Thank you again Nick, we're recommending you to anyone who will listen!
Nick captured all of the little details I was worried would get forgotten about and sharing the photos with our friends and family brought back all of the emotion from the day. Also he delivered the photos back to us in record time which was unexpected! Thank you again Nick, we're recommending you to anyone who will listen!
Emily Sahakian
May 03, 2019
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The absolute best photographer I could have hoped for. I thought I had unrealistically high expections for my wedding photos after having looked through about 200 different photographer's websites, but Nick went above and beyond what I thought would be possible. He really had it all - the epic wide-angle shots, the detailed close-ups, the soft, romantic shots, quirky angles, flattering colours and to top it off he was a fantastic guy to spend our wedding day with.
Lots of guests commented on how friendly and unassuming he was on the day, never getting in the way but managing to take some really great and natural looking photos. And the quality of his images was actually amazing. Really really detailed images, whilst somehow making every face look flawless. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Thank you Nick!
Lots of guests commented on how friendly and unassuming he was on the day, never getting in the way but managing to take some really great and natural looking photos. And the quality of his images was actually amazing. Really really detailed images, whilst somehow making every face look flawless. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Thank you Nick!
Hayley Delman
Oct 23, 2018
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When we first met with Nick he was so easy to talk to we could have spent hours telling him about our day. We were instantly comfortable in his company and we knew we wanted him to be our photographer. We loved that Nick was so flexible and we knew we could trust him to take a range of both organised and natural photos. We were overjoyed with the end result have hundreds of beautiful photos to choose from.
Today we were lucky enough to receive our gorgeous photo album which we will treasure forever. Nick was not only fantastic on the lead up to the wedding, actually amazing on the day but also wonderful after.
Today we were lucky enough to receive our gorgeous photo album which we will treasure forever. Nick was not only fantastic on the lead up to the wedding, actually amazing on the day but also wonderful after.
Sarah Franczak
Jun 27, 2018
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WOW - our wedding album arrived today and Nick Parker you did an amazing job. We knew the images were fantastic having had the digital set but now seeing it printed is just amazing. Nick photographed our wedding last summer, he was fantastic to work with on the day - managing to capture the most amazing memories whilst being very discreet. He is professional without doubt. We were delighted with the digital image portfolio we received after the wedding, and after much deliberation on our part we finally chose our favourite images and album design last November - it arrived this weekend and we are so pleased. The quality of the album is fantastic, we can't wait to show it off. Thank you Nick for being great to work with and for capturing our big day so well. Sarah and David
Richard Edwards
Mar 27, 2018
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It was a pleasure to have our day captured in such a beautiful way & we're both so glad Nick was available. He is an amazingly talented photographer & genuinely nice guy. Thank you so much.
Amanda Cartwright
Jun 26, 2017
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Nick is incredible! We haven't even seen our wedding photos yet but I have no doubt they will be awesome. He was calm, professional, patient as well as being great fun. I had so many people coming up to me saying how great he was which is a true testament. I would highly recommend.
Qype User Carols
Jul 16, 2011
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Nick made up a tailor-made package for us for our wedding, listening to our requirements and taking care to fulfil them. The end result was excellent value and the quality of the photos is fantastic. He was a pleasure to be with on our wedding day and was always courteous, polite and respectful and we would have no hesitation in recommending him. Dave and Carol Smith, Sevenoaks, Kent.
David Ellis
Anyone can see the photgraphs are excellent, but Nick's main asset is his politeness. He was able to direct all guests efficiently but patiently so at no point was anyone made to feel as if they were following orders. I received plenty of complimentary remarks regarding his manners.
Sharon and Geoff Barnes
The photos are amazing!! Our wedding was supposed to be an informal gathering of friends and family and we didn't plan on having a photographer and posing for traditional wedding shots. What a mistake that would have been! Nick made us feel so comfortable and relaxed that we found ourselves loving the whole experience and we've got some wonderful natural photographs to remind us of our special day. We particularly wanted lots of pictures of our guests, and Nick captured everyone beautifully; it makes us smile every time we look at them. Thank you Nick!
Ed Knight
We were very pleased to have chosen Nick as our wedding photographer. Our venue was unique and not an established wedding venue - however Nick was imaginative and created some beautiful shots that serve as an excellent memory of the day. He was also unobtrusive and relaxed - our guests were largely unaware of his presence and they could enjoy the day without it being run by the photographer.
Caroline Buchanan
We chose Nick for our wedding photos and we can't recommend him highly enough! He spent time with us planning what we wanted from the photos on our big day and was professional throughout. The photos were so amazing, we were delighted with the variety and were so glad we listened to his expertise! He also really helped us with putting the album together which again we are delighted with! Thank you Nick!!
Janine Peacock
We can't thank you enough for our amazing wedding photos, we are so happy with them. You did an incredible job in capturing us, our friends and family and our venue in the best way possible. Not only are you a very talented photographer but a really nice person who was professional, friendly and caring throughout the whole process. This didn't go unnoticed on the day as I had several guests comment on how wonderful you were. I now recommend you to anyone that asks!
Amy Isiaka
I wish I could give more stars. Love our photos & you were amazing on the day. (It wasn't the most straight forward wedding lol).... Thank you so much!!
Fiona Pursey
Nick, we would both like to thank-you for being our photographer on our special day. The photos are simply incredible and everything we wanted. They capture our day perfectly and are exactly on the basis we had discussed beforehand. As you know, we had a preliminary booking with another photographer before we saw your pictures and met you and we would recommend anyone considering a wedding photographer talk to you before making their decision.
You put us at ease immediately and gave us so much confidence we could count on you on the day. That trust was well founded as you completely delivered, so professional and calm it was greatly appreciated. Again, the photos are amazing, anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer need look no further!
You put us at ease immediately and gave us so much confidence we could count on you on the day. That trust was well founded as you completely delivered, so professional and calm it was greatly appreciated. Again, the photos are amazing, anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer need look no further!
Sarah and David
WOW - our wedding album arrived today and Nick Parker you did an amazing job. We knew the images were fantastic having had the digital set but now seeing it printed is just amazing.
Nick photographed our wedding last summer, he was fantastic to work with on the day - managing to capture the most amazing memories whilst being very discreet. He is professional without doubt. We were delighted with the digital image portfolio we received after the wedding, and after much deliberation on our part we finally chose our favourite images and album design last November - it arrived this weekend and we are so pleased. The quality of the album is fantastic, we can't wait to show it off. Thank you Nick for being great to work with and for capturing our big day so well.
Nick photographed our wedding last summer, he was fantastic to work with on the day - managing to capture the most amazing memories whilst being very discreet. He is professional without doubt. We were delighted with the digital image portfolio we received after the wedding, and after much deliberation on our part we finally chose our favourite images and album design last November - it arrived this weekend and we are so pleased. The quality of the album is fantastic, we can't wait to show it off. Thank you Nick for being great to work with and for capturing our big day so well.